--- Begin Forwarded Message --- Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 08:59:56 -0500 From: [log in to unmask] Subject: Upcoming Natural Resource and Geospatial Workshops Sender: [log in to unmask] 2000 TRAINING WORKSHOPS U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY NATIONAL WETLAND RESEARCH CENTER & MID-CONTINENT MAPPING CENTER IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE 700 CAJUNDOME BLVD. LAFAYETTE, LA. 70506-3154 PHONE (337) 266-8699 TRAINING/WORKSHOP FACILITY IS THE NWRC-ANNEX CONTACT: [log in to unmask] WEBSITE: http://www.nwrc.usgs.gov The U.S. Geological Survey of the Department of the Interior is presenting a series of topical workshops pertaining to mapping, vegetation, photo-interpretation, remote sensing and Geographical Information Systems. The workshops are part of an effort to exchange information and provide access to spatial technologies developed at the center for natural resource survey. The workshops are available to the general public educators, state and federal agencies. Workshop participation by the international community is also greatly encouraged. Most of the workshops are 3 days long, creating compact presentation of materials. No previous experience in any of the topical workshop is assumed, except for advanced workshops. Appropriate handouts, photos, maps, and other forms of distributed materials are provided to the workshop participants. Some workshops will have scheduled field exercises. Hands-on exercises are utilized to involve workshop participation. Specialized workshop topics and transient workshops can be arranged based upon consultation and number of workshop participants. Scheduled workshops are subject to change. Please contact the workshop coordinator at the listed phone number for workshop information. February 15-17 Vegetation Survey Using Air Video Technology February 24-25 Introduction to Dendroecology May 23-25 Introduction to GIS (Arc/Info) for Natural Resources June 22-23 Introduction to the Identification of Wetland Forest Trees June 28-30 Hydric Soils and Wetland Delineations August 8-10 Introduction to Desktop GIS (ArcView) for Natural Resources October 25-27 Introduction to Wetland Remote Sensing and Mapping October 30-November 1 Advanced Wetland Photo-Interpretation November 28-30 Introduction to National Wetlands Classification System December 5-7 Introduction to GPS for Natural Resource Assessment & Survey --- End Forwarded Message ---